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Perdigaos Arcade

If you grew up in the golden era of 70’s and 80’s gaming, this place might feel like home. Here you’ll find downloads, tools and resources related to retro gaming, DIY arcade builds, and other tech curiosities — all freely shared to help others bring their own projects to life.

Perdigaos Arcade Cabinet Marquee
Perdigaos Arcade Cabinet Marquee

This site was born from a passion for arcade gaming machines, ZX Spectrum games, and the desire to keep those pixelated memories alive — whether through ZX Spectrum, MAME, SketchUp cabinet plans, or resurrecting forgotten tech.

News

  • Perdigaos Arcade Reimagined!
    Perdigaos Arcade Reimagined! The arcade has leveled up! 🚀We’re thrilled to unveil the brand new version of Perdigaos Arcade, now faster, cleaner, and packed with even more nostalgia for retro gaming fans and DIY arcade builders. 🔧 What’s New? This update is part of our ongoing mission to make arcade and retro gaming resources accessible,… Read more: Perdigaos Arcade Reimagined!
  • C64 mini joystick’s in The Spectrum
    Let’s try the C64 mini joystick’s with The Spectrum! C64 mini‘s joystick is Retro Games‘s The Joystick. I’ve never had a Commodore 64 or a Commodore Amiga, I’ve jumped from my ZX Spectrum 48K Plus to the IBM compatible Personal Computer (aka PC), first with MSDOS, then MS Windows. On the way some Macs and… Read more: C64 mini joystick’s in The Spectrum

Exploring Projects

Take a look around, download what you need, and — if it brings back good memories — consider supporting the Perdigaos Arcade project by clicking the Donate button. Let’s keep retro alive!

Cabinets and Control Panel Projects

This is the arcade cabinet project featured on Perdigaos Arcade. You can download the complete set of free blueprints and start building your own machine today.

Arcade Blueprint
Arcade Blueprint
Arcade In the Making
Arcade In the Making
Finished Arcade Project
Finished Arcade Project

At Perdigaos Arcade, we take you from concept drawings to a fully finished arcade machine. This project is crafted for makers, gamers, and DIY enthusiasts looking to bring authentic arcade experiences back to life. Get your free plans and start building now!

Take a closer look at the development of the arcade control panel — from planning and wiring to full assembly. This panel, part of the Perdigaos Arcade project series, is fully compatible with Raspberry Pi and classic arcade software for seamless integration.

Whether you’re exploring retro builds or modern emulation setups, Perdigaos Arcade offers guides, downloads, and inspiration for every step of your arcade journey.

1-Player Arcade Control Panel
P1 Control Panel Prototype
CP Wiring
CP Wiring
CP Assembled
CP Assembled
Finished CP Project
Finished CP Project

If you’re curious about the full project journey, check out these detailed posts:

A full post dedicated to the entire control panel project will be published soon — stay tuned!
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ZX Spectrum Revival

Explore modern takes on the iconic ZX Spectrum — from detailed reviews and firmware upgrades to Raspberry Pi configurations running ZXBaremulator. Whether you’re using a recreated Spectrum or the original, these resources help you keep retro computing alive with today’s tools.

Recreated ZX Spectrum with mini IPAD and Nexus 7
The Recreated ZX Spectrum
Recreated ZX Spectrum with ZXBareEmulator
ZXBaremulator with Raspberry PI
The Spectrum with C64 mini Joystick
The Spectrum and C64 mini Joystick

Want to dive deeper? Here’s a complete list of posts covering emulation setups, hardware tweaks, and ZX Spectrum accessories:

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